GSI Outdoors  Halulite Microdualist Cookset

Great cookset for 2 people. Wish it came with plates, then it'll be even more awesome. If only the bowls have a sleeve or handle to hold so heat won't be felt on the fingers. Foons were useful, but somehow the rubber piece that prevents it from separating came off while it was being washed and got washed into the stream. Overall good cookset investment for camping or backpacking, light, compact, all in one.

I was really excited after purchasing this cook set it seemed like just the thing I needed! I took into account the other reviews responses to the utensils being flimsy but since I already had substitutes for that I wasn't to concerned. When I finally got the package I opened it up just to marvel at my purchase and took apart the set to admire its compactness. The first thing that I saw was the design of the hinge it requires you to pinch it together in order to maneuver into a pot handle position works fine for me was kind of expecting something different. The lid itself is made of plastic and has a fold up tab in order to remove the lid. Another person commented that they wished the lid was made of metal, so that it could triple as a signal mirror and digging implement should you find yourself stranded or looking for the lightest way to travel by removing unnecessary tools. The other thing they mentioned was that the lid could also be used as a skillet and if need be the pot could just be placed in a fire (due to unforeseen circumstances such as running out of fuel, lost, etc. The cup/bowels are really nice and fit right inside of each even when the cup has the insulating feature which is really cool. But upon further inspection there were some features I didn't care so much for that I wish were mentioned before such as the lid seems a little thin on the cup. I personally would have preferred it a little thicker to help keep those hot drinks last longer but what I couldn't fathom was the insulating layer on the cups. At first sight they seemed as though they covered all sides. However it was not so they did not cover the bottom of the cups which personally I thought as a flaw considering there use in possible snow conditions (of which I had just returned from). The ground or snow would just suck the warmth right out of them. You can see what I mean in the pictures. Lastly there was a real problem with the utensils they were flimsy beyond a doubt, you'll probably be better off bringing a spork for utensil set from a cafeteria rather than these. The track that holds them together has the likelihood of getting foot stuck in there and the overall design makes them flimsy. All in all it's not a bad backpacking set but these are some considerations to think about.

Other than a simple pot this was my very first complete cook kit. I got the set expecting just the bowls, pot, etc and then I find out that I can nest my stove and gas in the same package?? Perfect. I was torn between this and the snow peak starter kit. I went with this because I tend to have more than myself on excursions and if I need to cut weight I can leave some bowls/foons at home. It is a bit bulkier than the snow peak starter kit but much smaller than my tea kettle and coleman white gas stove. I will say that the foons are kinda weak feeling but pack well. They do have some crannies that make them a little difficult to clean in the field.

I came to REI looking to purchase another cooking set, and was instead impressed with this one because of all that came in it, and it was cheaper! I love that it comes with bowls and insulated mugs. I also think its neat that my little stove and a little can of fuel will fit inside. The little stove bag/rag included was definitely usefull too. The only thing I struggled with is the little collapseable foons. I cut my finger trying to close one (yes, after taking off the watch-your-fingers warning lable), and i thought they were a little tricky to clean. I may just bring a full spork on the next trip, so I won't have to fool with them. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase!

I love the fact that everything fits neatly into a single package, and there's room for a compact micro stove, including a fuel canister! The only negative, if any, is that the included sporks have very short handles and are a bit too flexible, making them impractical for stirring dehydrated food in a bag. I replaced them with REI "tent pole"-style collapsible sporks (http://www.rei.com/product/843009/rei-folding-utensil-set) which also fit very neatly in the package.

I decided to buy this despite two concers. 1) The utensils and 2) the insulation on the cups. While the utensils were cheap the cups/mugs won me over. The unit as a whole works as it should. It's compact with very little wasted space. The bowls/mugs pack within each other and the room left can be filled with other supplies. I'd give this a 5 star, but I expect the utensil strength to be as solid as the rest of the unit.

I got this item in 2011 or early 2012. I've used it pretty regularly through the Pacific NW and Southern California. I've been extremely happy with the Microdualist. The pot still looks new and the hinged handle still snaps securely in place. No rust and the cups have all held up well. I never used the spork things- I prefer the Light My Fire sporks. Everything fits well into the pot and if I only leave in one bowl/insulated cup combo in there I can fit in a SnowPeak 110g Iso canister, MSR Pocket Rocket, GSI plate scraper, sa;t/pepper packets, and a small bottle of olive oil. I'll put fragile items in the other bowl and stash it elsewhere in my pack. The "bathtub" bag it all goes into works well and I've used it for a ton of things, most recently filling it to wash my legs with after a day at the beach. The price is right and I found that the size of the bowls and pot are perfect for me and one other person. It's smartly designed and tough. The regular dualist is significantly heavier and larger than what I need. This set, with my stove/fuel/oil/seasonings inside, just disappears into my backpack and it's nice to have most of my camp cooking needs in one place.

I just bought this, but can already see it has lots of potential. It is designed for 2, but I can see other options. I may use it solo (if I do not want to be UL). It obviously could work for 2. I can also see using it for my whole family, which includes my wife and 2 kids (ages 7 and 4). It has four containers so there is enough for our whole family. Having tried and given up on cooking with Ti, I am very happy the pot is Al. I have played with the setup and there are several nesting option, beyond that ascribed by GSI. The other nesting options provide a larger storage area inside the set. The two small tops can be put in first; then one bowl/cup set; then the other bowl/cup set in upside down; then the lid. In this setup there is small gap under the lid, but the handle can still secure the lid. This set gives one large cavity inside versus two small cavities per the GSI design. If one of the small lids, or one of the cups is removed, the lid will rest secure and tight with the large cavity. Cons: - Foons will not be used - Not as light as Ti (but Ti is only good for boiling water)

We ended up with two of these from our wedding registry...and are keeping both! We love everything about the cookset except for the utensils. It comes with two sporks that snap in two the second you try to use it for anything aside from shoveling food into your mouth. Other than that, great. Just bring extra forks.

Plenty of options with this kit. Two bowls, two mugs with lids, and two Foons provide plenty of beverage and meal options for a couple of campers cooking over a number of different heat sources. When traveling solo, leave half the kit out to shave a few ounces. If the bowls/mugs were just slightly wider, a larger 220g fuel canister could nest easily in this kit. For a two person setup, this is a totally reasonable expectation, especially since the the pot and bowls are wide enough. Minus 0.5 Stars. The Tele-Foons are the only true failure. Too weak to handle even the most modest of stirs, scoops, scrapes, or slurps, one Foon failed on the second day of use while the other survived daily use for more than two weeks. I suspect that the Foons were designed by people who do not use their own product (or quality control or management decisions sabotaged a decent idea). Whatever happened: Minus 1.5 Stars! Widen the bowl/mug combo by a couple millimeters and de-Fool the Foons and this Kit by GSI becomes a Five-Star product. I would recommend this product, but would caution against trusting the Foons.